Seat belt type R

ABSTRACT

The improvement provided by the Type R belt over the existing seat belt is the Light Reflective Surface. The high visibility properties of the Type R belt will enhance the rapid detection and location of seat belts by Law Enforcement and Emergency Rescue Personnel.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The object of this Seat Belt Improvement is to increase the safety and survivability of motor vehicle occupants.

The Light Reflective Seat Belt Type R will enable law enforcement personnel to quickly detect vehicle occupants not using seat belts. The high visibility factor of the Type R Seat Belt will enhance the compliance with, and enforcement of, “Click It or Ticket” Seat belt laws.

The Type R Seat Belt will aid Emergency Rescue Personnel in the rapid location of seat belts during rescue operations at vehicle accidents.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Seat Belt material is to have a high light reflective surface. The object of the reflective surface is to enhance the belt visibility in all ambient light conditions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This improvement to the non-reflective type seat belt currently in use, is the addition of a light reflective surface to the seat belt material. This reflective surface will enhance the belt's visibility.

The addition of the reflective surface may be a step in the manufacturing process, or may be applied to the belt material after manufacture.

DRAWINGS

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1. We claim that the improved visibility of the light reflective type seat belt will: Enhance the ability of Law Enforcement Personnel to detect the use or non-use of seat belts, and facilitate the visual location of seat belts by Emergency Rescue Personnel. 